No Lease For Cannon Mountain, For Now

The plan in front of the New Hampshire legislature to lease the Cannon Mountain ski area operations, has been put on hold for at least one year reports the Union Leader. Part of the debate appears to be centered over the fact with recent improvements the area is actually turning a profit for the state. Recent budget shortfalls has the legislature looking for ways to close the gap. The state has and does lease the ski operations at Mount Sunapee.

June Skiing and Snowboarding and more Resorts Open!!!

Well the calendar may say June but the press releases I keep seeing reminds one more of early November as more announcements of areas opening for skiing and riding this June. This week we see Kirkwood Mountain Resort in California is opening for ongoing cat skiing operations this month. In Utah, Snowbasin announces they will reopen on weekends to join Snowbird for two Utah areas operating. 

Make sure to buy your discounted lift tickets for the following Snowbird, Mammoth Mountain, and now for those adventuring down south for skiing and riding in South America you can purchase La Parva
single day lift tickets in advance and save over 30%. La Parva is located only 50 kilometers from the capital of Chile, Santiago.

Squaw Valley, Skiing and Riding into July

Squaw Valley Resort in Lake Tahoe, California announces they will open for skiing and riding this coming July 4 holiday weekend. Lift tickets will be $49 daily for adults and $12 daily for kids 12 and under for 4th of July weekend. Skiing and riding will be free for 2011-12 Squaw Valley season pass holders, and all lift tickets for the weekend will include a free commemorative T-shirt. Make plans to ski, golf, hike, bike and swim this mid summer holiday in Lake Tahoe. The heavy snows are extending the skiing and snowboarding season deep into summer.

Skiing and Riding Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day and the corresponding long holiday weekend signals the start of summer for many. However this year there may be more areas open for skiing and riding than any Memorial Day I can recall. Record snowfalls and cool temps is ensuring winter like conditions at many resorts. Here are a few that we know will be open this weekend.

Colorado will see Arapahoe Basin open with a 100 inch base and a huge Brew Fest Celebration at the base on Sunday.  The Basin will stay open Friday - Sundays through Father's Day and maybe later depending on snow. In Aspen the area will open Aspen Mountain as well this holiday weekend with a 71 inch base on the mountain.

California has several areas open as well. In the Lake Tahoe area Kirkwood, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows will all three be open, while Mammoth Mountain continues operations as well and a huge base of snow still at all four areas.

In Utah Snowbird continues operations and will operate skiing and riding into the summer and appears ready to ski until July 4th.

With skiing and riding being extended this year the snow slowly is giving way to hiking and biking as well. Be sure to regularly check our deals section at the Mountain Sports Club for deals all summer as well. Join now for one year only $7.95 when using the summer promotion code of summer11.

Deals and Discounts at Durango Mountain Resort

Memorial Day is the kick off to summer in the Southwest Mountains of Colorado for those visiting Durango and the area. Durango Mountain Resort offers a full range of summer activities to keep everyone busy and engaged.

Make sure to check out the Durango Total Adventure Ticket (TAT). This 4 hour adventure ticket provide you access to unlimited Alpine Slide Rides, unlimited Scenic Chairlift rides, unlimited Mountain Bike Uplift, miniature golf and two of the following - Bungee Tramp, Climbing Wall or Mechanical Bull. This package is the best value for the day at $40, additional hours can be added at $10 per hour. Now for Mountain Sports Club members take advantage of the half price ticket when purchasing one ticket, this represents a $20 value.

This summer the Durango Mountain Resort has put together several value packages to help you stretch the family vacation budget. Packages up to 25% off the already low summer rates include activities. Be sure to make your plans early and get the best value this summer in the Rocky Mountains.

Half Price Mountain Bike Tickets at Plattekill Bike Park

Spring is in full swing and the mountain bike season is kicking into high gear. The folks at Plattekill Mountain Bike Park in the New York Catskills offer up over 60 miles of mountain bike trails and is one of the first lift served bike parks to operate on the East Coast. Plattekill Mountain Bike Park is open every weekend from April through November and also features hiking, chairlift rides, camping and operates midweek for group adventure camp tours.

Mountain Sports Club members receive half price lift tickets during the mountain bike season at Plattekill Mountain Bike Park. Save up to $17.50 a day. Join now and save!!

2 for 1 Rafting Deals and Big Savings on Raft Vacations

Huge snow pack means big water and a spring and summer of memorable rafting in the Rocky Mountains.As the Mountain Sports Club prepares for the spring and summer season of fun and recreation in the mountains we are pleased to welcome our new partner and their family of rafting specialists - River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort, River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center and Adrift Adventures in Utah.

To celebrate the coming season and our new promotional partners we are pleased to announce the new offers and savings fro our members as well as this spring promotional giveaway and sweepstakes.

Make sure to register to win this great GIVE AWAY and day of rafting from our sponsor.

The prize will be 2 people at the Royal Gorge Full Day Rafting Trip in Canon City, Colorado.

Value: $225.00. How do you become eligible to win? First make sure to be registered as a Mountain Sports Club member, like us on Facebook, follow our tweets on Twitter, or send us an email with why you should win the trip.

River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort is located at 24070 County Road 301 in Buena Vista, Colorado 81211. Be sure to visit them online at http://www.riverrunnersltd.com, or call them at 800-723-8987.



Promotional offer 2 for 1 full day raft trips on the Arkansas River, use coupon or book online at http://www.riverrunnersltd.com and  Use promo Code: 241MSC

1-3 Day whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado. Raft Browns Canyon right from River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort. Enjoy lunch and a margarita at the Riverside Grill. All whitewater rafting guests receive 2 for 1 hot springs tickets to soak at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort.

River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center located at 4641 US Hwy 50 Canon City, Colorado 81212

http://www.riverrunnersltd.com  800-723-8987 

Raft the Royal Gorge at River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center in Canon City, Colorado. The Royal Gorge is the best whitewater rafting trip in Colorado. Adventurous families enjoy rafting Bighorn Sheep Canyon. All rafting guests receive discount tickets to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.

Adrift Adventures located in Dinosaur National Park - 9500 East 6000 South Jensen, Utah 84035. more details online at http://www.adrift.com.

Explore Dinosaur National Monument by raft. Adrift Adventures offers 1 -5 day all inclusive, family friendly rafting trips on the Green and Yampa Rivers in Dinosaur National Monument. Special Mountain Sports Club offer - Save with $100 Off per Adult 5 day Yampa River rafting vacation Dinosaur National Monument and save - http://www.whitewater.net/utah-river-rafting/dinosaur-national-monument/4-day-green-river-gates-of-lodore-overnight-whitewater-rafting-trip/

Special Mountain Sports Club offer - Save with $100 Off Coupon per Adult 4 Day Gates of Lodore on the Green River rafting vacation.

http://www.whitewater.net/utah-river-rafting/dinosaur-national-monument/4-day-green-river-gates-of-lodore-overnight-whitewater-rafting-trip/

Adrift Adventures an authorized National Park Service Concessionaire. All inclusive whitewater rafting vacations through Dinosaur National Monument. Kids just $250.

Make sure to support our friends on the river and let them know you found them at Mountain Sports Club. Not a member? Join now and save all summer and all year round. 

Winner of Head Pearl Snowboard

The winner of the Head Pearl Snowboard from our March Mania promotion is Emily Knabb who wrote, "I should be chosen to win one of the prizes because it will help me learn more about snowboarding and because im a new rider. I started snowboarding last year and picked up pretty quick starting lessons. The closest hill i go to is Perfect North which is a hour drive away. This year i went once a week every week and i really improved my skills. Yesterday i actually went down a expert hill for the first time ever. This shows that i am advancing and i hope you will chose me as one of the prize winner so i can improve my skills at a better resort.

If i do win i would prefer the lift ticket to Shawnee PA because of the drive but anyplace will do. thanks"

Thanks
Emily Knabe

Head's Pearl Snowboard

 Emily enjoy your new ride next year and send us pics when you get the Pearl from Head on the snow.

RAMP Sports March Mania Winner Announced

We are pleased to announce the winner of the choice of a RAMP Sports ski or snowboard from our March Mania giveaway and promotion. The winner is Jill Nanney of Houston, Texas.

In her submission she states, "I need to win these Chickadee skis.  Not just because they match my new ski jacket, but because they sound like an exceptional replacement for my older Burnin’ Luvs!  I love the fact that they were designed specifically for women, both in technology and design."

We look forward to Jill's comments on these hot sticks when she gets on the hill with them.  It is obvious she already had her new skis selected.

The Chickadee Ski from RAMP Sports

Be sure to check the entire line of RAMP Sports Ski and Snowboards at the RAMP Sports Online Store and save 35%. Now you can buy direct and save.